Families Today

Chapter 1: Families, Society, and You

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Section 1.1 The Need for Strong Families

The family fills many functions for its members. The family is the basic unit of society. Families and society affect each other. Strong families help build a strong society. Laws, the business world, and community groups can affect families. Society needs strong families, but family members must also take responsibility for staying strong and healthy. When families recognize their strengths, it may be easier to solve their problems.

Section 1.2 Why Study Families?

Studying the family can bring many benefits. It gives you a chance to learn new skills, such as interpersonal, problem-solving, and management skills. Using the skills will help you strengthen your family now. They are also useful outside of the family, such as in the workplace and at school. You can use the skills in your own future family. If you really enjoy helping others, you may be interested in the many careers that are related to family life.

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